Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sigma DP2

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and DP2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 3 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and DP2.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide you with more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.